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Technically Speaking => Engine & Gearbox => Topic started by: Duran on Monday, 13 March 2017, 04:48 PM

Title: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Duran on Monday, 13 March 2017, 04:48 PM
Hi All, new to group and just bought my first 14, here in Australia, have read what oils are suitable, but what engine oil do you use?
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Snapey on Monday, 13 March 2017, 05:18 PM
Can of worms again but at least it's not tyres.  :onya:

Castrol RX Super Diesel Engine Oil - 15W-40 for me.
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Batkwaka on Monday, 13 March 2017, 05:19 PM
Penrith if I do it, not sure what the shop uses.
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Endless on Monday, 13 March 2017, 05:54 PM
There was a fantastic write up by Grog in the Old Forum comparing oils. He and sweaty gave advice I started off with Sweaty's. Best thing I did for my bike. Won't touch Motul again and am slapping myself for using it for so long.
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 13 March 2017, 06:16 PM
http://gsx1400owners.org/forum_test/index.php?topic=17.0
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 13 March 2017, 06:17 PM
I use Gulf Western SYN-X 3000 10W-40.  Cheap as chips at Repco (additional 10% for RACQ etc members) and it works just fine thanks very much :)
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Rod G on Monday, 13 March 2017, 07:02 PM
I run a regular 15w-40 diesel.   :grin:
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: grog on Monday, 13 March 2017, 07:30 PM
i still have synnex in mine. best gear change ive ever had. have spoken to gulf western people, assure me its best quality. yeah, its cheap also not that comes into my choice. would pay for whatever is best. my 2nd choice is penrite, saw it today at repco, some stupid price for 6 litres. so cheap. diesel oil would also be a great choice. once worked for rental car fleet, used delvac diesel oil in every car, over 2 thou. cars. has lots of detergent, keeps it very clean inside motor. someone on here or old forum, not sure, paid $150 for enough Motul for an oil change on 14. either rich or just stupid.   
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 13 March 2017, 07:54 PM
Not rich thats for sure but yep paid over $150 for Motul 300V. It didnt make the gearbox any nicer. Now using Gulf Western  Syn-X 3000 10/40. and am well happy with it. In no hurry to buy Motul again. Not stupid either ...... now !!
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Duran on Monday, 13 March 2017, 08:21 PM
Thanks great info, loving this forum, going out tomorrow and buying Gulf western syn 10/40
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: Beaker on Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 06:14 AM
Yep I also use the Gulf Western form Supercheap - seems ok  :onya:
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: stick3 on Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 08:34 AM
i change to gulf western too, took it for a decent run last sunday just makes the 14 run so smoothly and i change from penrite full synth that i used last year plus i saved over 20 bucks and  don t need 6ltrs
Title: Re: What oil here in Aus ?
Post by: mark.knights on Tuesday, 25 April 2017, 07:29 PM
Am useing silkolen pro 4 full synthtic 10/40 oil not cheap but worth every penny 2nd choice would be castrol full synthtic
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